Patient Care Pro & EHR Specialist

Appalachian Mountain Health; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Health in Murphy, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, record medical history, and prepare patients for examination with basic vitals and history summaries.

You will support clinicians, manage patient data in EHR, handle specimens, administer vaccines when required, and coordinate scheduling, insurance verification, and patient flow in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Certification Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting healthcare providers.
• Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and documenting patient data.
• Collecting specimens for laboratory testing, administering medications and immunizations and conducting patient intake and exit interviews.
• Using data and patient registries to outreach to patients in need of preventive care and follow-up for chronic conditions.
• Assisting with patient referrals, tracking and follow-up.
• As appropriate, taking patient phone calls and following up on patient requests.
• Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, checking patients in and out and assessing charges, including past due balances and collection of fees such as co‑payment, co‑insurance, point‑of‑care incentive.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Scheduling and coordination

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification Program

Tools

EHR systems

Practice Management systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Appalachian Mountain Health in Murphy, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, record medical history, and prepare patients for examination with basic vitals and history summaries.

You will support clinicians, manage patient data in EHR, handle specimens, administer vaccines when required, and coordinate scheduling, insurance verification, and patient flow in a fast-paced primary care setting.